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[05/05/09 - 06:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 5
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- The latest development news, culled from recent wire reports:
Looking to keep track of all the various projects in development? Click here to visit our signature "Devwatch" section. There visitors can view our listings by network, genre, studio and even development stage (ordered to pilot, cast-contingent, script, etc.). It's updated every day!
THE CW SUNDAYS - The netlet is on track to turn over its Sunday lineup to its affiliates starting this fall. "As we plan our 2009-10 fall launch, we are in talks with several of our top affiliate partners about a number of creative and mutually beneficial actions that will build on our growing record of success," the network said a statement. "These discussions include an evolution of the strategy, which began this season, to focus the CW's resources on Monday through Friday nights. As a result, we are now exploring the transition of Sunday night to our affiliates." The five-hour block, which begins at 5:00/4:00c, is currently home to repeats of "Everybody Hates Chris," "The Game," "The Drew Carey Show," "Jericho" and various theatrical films. Most CW affiliates are expected to continue with movies during the primetime portion as part of a new movie package from MGM. These new pacts, which are on a barter advertising basis, will give the participating stations six to eight minutes of ad time for local sales as compared with three minutes in their current arrangement with The CW. Prior to its current all-repeat lineup, The CW turned over its programming to Media Rights Capital in a short-lived arrangement that delivered record lows for the network.
HARD TIMES (MTV) - Paul Iacono has landed the lead role on the comedy pilot, about "a well-endowed high school geek (Iacono) whose social status is greatly improved after accidentally exposing himself at a basketball game." Seth Grahame-Smith penned the half-hour, which is being produced and directed by David Katzenberg.
MAD MEN (AMC) - Jared Harris ("Fringe") has booked a 10-episode arc on the show's upcoming third season. He'll play Lane Pryce, Sterling Cooper's financial officer. Production on the new season is underway for an August premiere.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (CBS) - ABC has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Television to order 22 new episodes of the series should the Eye ultimately pass on a fifth season. The news marks the second year the Alphabet has made a play for the Julia Louis-Dreyfus-led half-hour, however odds are "Christine" will once again stay put on CBS. The de facto pickup ensures Warner Bros. will have enough episodes to explore syndicating the series to local and cable stations.
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Reuters
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[03/11/14 - 10:28 AM]
NBC Sports Group Begins Extensive 2014 Formula One(TM) Coverage This Sunday with Australian Grand Prix on NBCSN
Coverage of the Australian Grand Prix begins Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN with a live edition of F1 Countdown.
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[03/11/14 - 10:25 AM]
Disney Channel Wins Total Day for the 143rd-Consecutive Week in Kids 6-11 and Tweens, Topping Nickelodeon by Double Digits
Disney Channel spins the numbers for the week of March 3-9.
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[03/11/14 - 10:24 AM]
"Divergent" Stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James to Share Exclusive Clip from the Highly Anticipated Film at the "2014 mtvU Woodie Awards"
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[03/11/14 - 10:16 AM]
NBC Ties for #1 for the March 3-9 Primetime Week in 18-49, Jumping 64% Versus the Same Week Last Year
NBC spins the numbers for the week of March 3-9.
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[03/11/14 - 10:10 AM]
Starz Casts Tony(R)-Nominee Ben Daniels in New Original Drama Series "Flesh and Bone"
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[03/11/14 - 09:42 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Michael" Grows to Its Strongest February in Households in 6 Years
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of February 24-28.
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[03/11/14 - 09:41 AM]
CBS Sweeps Week in Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54
CBS spins the numbers for the week of March 3-9.
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[03/11/14 - 09:37 AM]
Despite Facing the Olympics in February, "Millionaire" Is Up Over the Prior Sweep
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of February 24-28.
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[03/11/14 - 09:32 AM]
Nickelodeon Announces Launch of "2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book," First-Ever Book Release for a Live Awards Show, Exclusively on iBooks
Highlights of the book include a KCA ballot for users to keep track of their picks to win including links to officially submit their votes via Nick.com.
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[03/11/14 - 09:19 AM]
"The Flash" Full-Suit Image Revealed for the First Time as Production Continues on New Pilot for The CW from Warner Bros. Television
"I hope the fans who treasure the character are as excited as we are by what costume designer Colleen Atwood has achieved with this latest version of The Flash's iconic suit," said David Nutter.
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[03/11/14 - 09:16 AM]
Linda Hamilton Stars in New Syfy Original Movie "Bermuda Tentacles," Premiering Saturday, April 12 at 9PM
The film replaces "Zodiac: Signs of the Apocalypse," which was previously scheduled for said date.
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[03/11/14 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces Summer Slate of Original Programming
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[03/11/14 - 08:47 AM]
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[03/11/14 - 08:39 AM]
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NBC spins the numbers for Monday, March 10.
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[03/11/14 - 08:31 AM]
CBS Sports & Turner Sports Announce 2014 NCAA(R) Division I Men's Basketball Championship Telecast Schedule
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